Overview
Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' is a spreading branched, bushy deciduous shrub in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 6.0 m tall. Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatory and greenhouse, patio and container plants, architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, edible fruit and wall side borders. It is native to Mediterranean region.
About
The fig is the edible fruit of Ficus carica, a species of tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Moraceae, native to the Mediterranean region, and to western and southern Asia. It has been cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the world.
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About the genus
Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semi-warm temperate zone. Many Ficus species are grown for their fruits, though only two species, the common fig and sycamore fig, are cultivated to any extent, with common fig being the type species and by far the most important.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ficus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Deciduous shrub
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 6.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Patio and container plants, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Edible fruit, Wall side borders
- Native to
- Mediterranean region
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'
- Cultivation
- Requires full sun and well-drained soil; protect from severe frost; suitable for container growing; water moderately
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Leaf-bud cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Air layering
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Thrips, Mealybugs, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'?
Requires full sun and well-drained soil; protect from severe frost; suitable for container growing; water moderately.
Where is the best place to plant Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'?
Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' need?
Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'?
Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
How big does Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' grow?
Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' reaches a height of 6.0 m.
Is Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' hardy in the UK?
Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Leaf-bud cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Air layering.
